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Spotlight on the Olympic Refugee Team: Inspiring Stories Ahead of Paris 2024 🇫🇷 Following Trivandi’s recent “Beat the Torch” challenge, where we raised funds for the Olympic Refuge Foundation, we are excitedly following this year’s Refugee Olympic Team. With just four days to go until Paris 2024, let's take a moment to share some interesting facts you might not know: 📈 Record Participation: 36 athletes, the largest number since the team's inception in 2016. 🏋♀️ Diverse Representation: These athletes come from 11 different countries and will compete in 12 sports. 🌍 Global Symbolism: The team represents over 100 million displaced people worldwide. ❤️ Unique Emblem: For the first time, the Refugee Olympic Team will compete under its own emblem, designed to symbolise unity and the shared experiences of displaced individuals. 🤝 Support and Funding: Many athletes on the team have been supported through the Refugee Athletes Scholarship Programme, managed by the Olympic Refuge Foundation. These athletes, amongst all others competing, represent the true spirit of the Olympics and we can’t wait to watch them compete. Which past or present Olympic athlete has inspired you the most? 📸 Photo Credit: Refugee Olympic Team #Paris2024 #OlympicRefugeeTeam #Inspiration #Unity #OlympicSpirit

The best of what sport can be.

After thorough analysis I realised that there are two basic and fundamental structural defects in the constitution of UN which are 1. Veto Power System for the permanent members of the security council of UN. Since there is a body of all stakeholders in the form of General Assembly wherein all member- countries of the UN are represented there is absolutely no need of Security Council to accept or reject the resolutions passed by General Assembly. As such Security Council should be dissolved forthwith. 2. All member countries of UN are not signatory to the Rome statute consequently some countries are not under the International Criminal Court (ICC) whereas all the member countries have to be under the jurisdiction of ICC so that peace prevails in the world. . Due to these defects America has made a mockery of the UN as it is reduced to a puppet in the hands of the America. Consequently America with some allies have invaded several Muslim countries like Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya and looted several countries then leaving these countries after the loot is complete. Presently America with the help of Israel (both countries are not under the jurisdiction of ICC) is demolishing, doing cold blooded mass murders, devastation, destruction , displacement, ethenic cleansing, murder especially of children and women and genocide and the whole world including the UN have to be mute spectators of all this and nobody has the powers to question them because of these defects in the constitution of UN. More than seven decades have passed by but the above-mentioned defects in the constitution of UN were not rectified. Non-rectification of these defects has created a very grave situation as instead of peace maintaining organisation UN became a weapon of blackmailing and means of invading and looting the rich countries by some countries which were having the veto power also besides these countries were not signatory to the Rome statute consequently these countries were not under the jurisdiction of ICC. As the result these countries became law per se and virtually became terrorist countries of the world because they were not answerable to any forum for whatever they do. Now the climax of lawlessness has reached in Palestine where total devastation, destruction, cold blooded mass murders, genocide, ethenic cleansing, kidnapping and rape of innocent and unarmed civilians is being done and the whole world including UN have to be mute spectators because of the basic and fundamental defects in the constitution of UN have not been rectified. This is the highest time these defects are rectified by the General Assembly. Let General Assembly wake up after decades of slumber and rectify the defects as proposed above..

The Refugee Olympic Team, which debuted at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, gives refugee athletes who face war or political persecution a place to compete. This year, 36 athletes will join the Refugee Olympic team, participating in 14 sports, and representing 11 countries from around the world. More than two-fifths (42%) of refugee Olympic athletes were born in Iran followed by Syria (14%), Afghanistan (11%), Cuba (6%), Eritrea (6%), Ethiopia (6%), Sudan (6%) and four other countries (i.e., Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Venezuela). Read about the Refugee Olympic Team here: bit.ly/3LvH7SS

🌍🔥 World Humanitarian Day 🔥🌍 The Olympics may have wrapped up last week, but the impact of the Refugee Olympic Team is LOUDER THAN EVER!! These athletes didn’t just compete—they made a STATEMENT! 🏅💥 Their journey from adversity to the global stage stands as a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the indomitable human spirit. 💪🌟 Here at Team Building Asia, we share this vision. Just like the Refugee Olympic Team, we believe that strong, connected teams can overcome any challenge, rise above adversity, and achieve incredible success. We’re committed to helping teams work together, build trust, and improve collaboration. Just like the Refugee Olympic Team, we believe that strong, united teams can overcome any challenge. Together, we can break barriers, push boundaries, and achieve more. Let’s build teams that are not only stronger but also united in purpose, just like these incredible athletes. 🌟 #WorldHumanitarianDay #worldhumanitarianday #refugeeolympicteam #Olympics #olympics2024 #united #humanity #HumanityFirst

Sport can provide so much to so many.

"Watch where we're going." Whether it's Cindy Ngamba's fierce stare, Mohammad Rashnonezhad's quiet conviction, Eyeru Gebru's intense concentration, or Perina Lokure Nakang's utter dedication - one thing the athletes (boxer, judoka, cyclist, athlete) in this video have in common is a steely determination to achieve, stun and surpass. These are four out of the 37 athletes forming the contingent of the 2024 Olympics' most remarkable team - the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. This team is reflective of the hopes and dreams of millions of refugees worldwide, but more importantly, a platform for the displaced to assert their sense of self, to exercise their choice and make the most out of their reality. Their participation is a statement to all those watching - that it matters little where they came from. What is of value is where they are going. It is an appeal to allow them to shape their own identity, defining themselves by their athletic prowess and their unrelenting fighting spirit. The team has its beginnings when the IOC asked host countries to identify refugees with sporting talent within their country. Thus, for the very first time, the 2016 Rio Olympics had 10 refugee athletes participate. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw 29 participants officially represent the IOC Refugee Olympics Team, and Paris 2024 breaks records with 37 participants competing in 12 sports. These athletes were selected from the Refugee Athletes Scholarship Program, funded by the Olympic Solidarity Initiative and overseen by the Olympic Refugee Foundation. The National Olympic Committees (NOCs) host the athletes. Other wonderful firsts at this edition of the Olympics: -> Boxer Cindy Ngamba won the first-ever medal for the team (will battle Atheyna Bylon for the gold tomorrow🥇) -> The Refugee Olympic Team now has its own emblem and pin design that unifies the athletes✨ -> The IOC has launched the '1 in 100 million' campaign to celebrate the team. Check out the video: https://lnkd.in/dDRZ3dR4 Their site also has a campaign playbook that breaks down the branding process! You can show support by following their handle @refugeeolympicteam on Instagram 🙌 I don't know about you, but I'm definitely watching.

This is why Firsts are so important and how sport can help change the world positively

At Rio 2016, the very first Refugee Olympic Team competed for more than just medals, helping inspire hope for millions of others displaced by violence, conflict, and war. As the Worldwide Management Consulting Partner of the IOC, we’re using our global scale, deep insights, and understanding of innovation to track the impact of firsts that have happened at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Explore #TheFirstEffect to see how firsts move the world forward. https://deloi.tt/3WRhFxo

At Rio 2016, the very first Refugee Olympic Team competed for more than just medals, helping inspire hope for millions of others displaced by violence, conflict, and war. As the Worldwide Management Consulting Partner of the IOC, we’re using our global scale, deep insights, and understanding of innovation to track the impact of firsts that have happened at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Explore #TheFirstEffect to see how firsts move the world forward. 👉https://deloi.tt/3W6PY3k